Xfinity Home vs Fanlight Sync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xfinity Home
Control your home security and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, monitor video feeds, and manage lights and thermostats from your smartphone or tablet.
- Remote arm and disarm
- Real-time alerts
- Remote video monitoring
- Lighting control
- Thermostat control
- Automated rules
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The Xfinity Home app lets you stay connected to your home even when you’re on the go. Arm and disarm your system, create automated rules, access video to see when the kids get home, or turn on the lights and adjust the temperature before you walk through the door. It’s quick, easy and always available on your smartphone or tablet. FEATURES - Remote arm and disarm - Real-time text and email alerts when alarms are triggered and motion is detected* - Remote video monitoring* - Lighting and thermostat control* WORKS WITH XFINITY COMPATIBLE DEVICES* - Thermostats: Ecobee, Carrier Cor, Zen - Lighting: Philips Hue Lights, Lutron Caséta Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, Sengled Element Touch Bulb, GE (Jasco) Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, LIFX Lights - Locks: August Smart Locks, Kwikset SmartCode Door Locks REQUIREMENTS - Wi-Fi or 4G cellular internet connection - Xfinity Home service - Xfinity ID or Comcast.net email address and password (Need your Xfinity ID? Go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/create-xfinity-username) *Purchase of additional hardware may be required. Disclaimer: Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Service and equipment sold separately. Services and features vary based on service package. Learn more about ‘Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135: Do Not Sell My Info’ options at www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference
Fanlight Sync
Control your fan and light kit remotely. Adjust fan speed, dim lights, and set schedules. Integrates with voice assistants and smart home systems for enhanced convenience and security.
- Fan on/off and speed control
- Light dimming
- Real-time scheduling
- Group control for multiple devices
- Smart mode for home security
- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google)
- IFTTT support for automation
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After pairing with Satellite Wi-Fi Controller, you can turn your fan on/off, change speeds and control your light kit including dimming feature from your app. In addition, there are many features we support. ◎Schedule : Real‐time fan and light schedule ◎Group Control : Add your fans as ''favorite' group and turn it all ON/OFF. ◎Smart Mode for Home Security : Put your smart lights on/off randomly when you go on vacation, simulating someone being home. ◎Alexa and Google Voice Assistant Support : Turn your voice into a convenient remote control for your ceiling fan or lights. ◎IFTTT support (Beta) : Integrate Fanlight Sync with other home automation system as like Wink, SmartThings...etc. For example, setting the fan to work with Nest Learning Thermostat for more efficient functionality. Save energy by turning your fans and lights on automatically with motion sensor when you enter the room and off when you leave. Satellite Electronic (Zhongshan) has now grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of ceiling fan remote control and wall control system. We provide solutions for remote control. If you are interested in our products, please contact us anytime. Web Site : http://www.fan-light.com Facebook Fan Page : https://www.facebook.com/fanlight1991
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xfinity Home at 4.3 against Fanlight Sync's 2.0. Xfinity Home also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (12K vs 4). Fanlight Sync's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Xfinity Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xfinity Home has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fanlight Sync's.
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, Fanlight Sync every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xfinity Home | Fanlight Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12K ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Comcast | Fan Remote |
Customer experience
Xfinity Home
Fanlight Sync
Bugs and requests
Xfinity Home
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to login or connect to system
- Cameras not loading or showing live feed
- Alarm not arming/disarming properly
- Sensors not triggering alerts correctly
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Faster video playback speeds
- Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
- Better integration with other smart home devices
- More customization options for automation rules
Fanlight Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Xfinity Home
No in-app purchases
Fanlight Sync
No in-app purchases









